Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

24 May

Punjab Rolls Out 3-Day Orientation to Empower Class 9 Students in Schools of Eminence

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Chandigarh, May 24, 2025: The Punjab Government has announced a first-of-its-kind, three-day orientation program for Class 9 students newly admitted to Schools of Eminence (SoE) for the academic session 2025–26. The initiative, beginning May 26, aims to support holistic student development and prepare students for academic and career success, said School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains.The program, running until May 28, will immerse students in the SoE ecosystem through interactions with top professionals, including cabinet ministers, MPs, MLAs, bureaucrats, judges, advocates, doctors, vice chancellors, professors, and industry leaders. Bains stated this exposure will equip students with real-world insights into competitive…

24 May

Stop Injustice with Punjab: CM Urges PM at NITI Aayog Meet, Seeks Action on Water Disputes, Border Development, Industry Incentives, and SC Scholarship Arrears

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New Delhi, May 24: Flagging the issues pertaining to step motherly treatment being meted out with Punjab by the Union government, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that this type of biased and discriminatory treatment with the state is unwarranted and undesirable.Taking part in the meeting of 10th Governing Council of the Niti Aayog here today, the Chief Minister raised the important issues pertaining to the state on the platform and reiterated that Punjab has no surplus water for any state. Asserting that in wake of grim situation of water in the state Yamuna-Sutlej-Link (YSL) canal should…

24 May

Shubman Gill to Lead India’s Test Squad on England Tour: BCCI Announces Fresh-Look Team

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Mumbai (National Times): In a bold and progressive move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Shubman Gill as the captain of India’s Test team for the upcoming tour of England. The announcement came as part of a comprehensive squad reveal that blends youth, experience, and promise in equal measure. At just 25, Gill becomes one of the youngest captains in India’s red-ball history. His appointment is seen as a strategic step towards building a long-term leadership core in Test cricket, especially with an eye on future World Test Championship cycles. Gill replaces Rohit Sharma, who…

24 May

Pakistani Intruder Shot Dead by BSF While Crossing Into Gujarat

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Gujarat (National Times): The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a potential infiltration attempt late on May 23 by neutralising a Pakistani national trying to illegally enter Indian territory in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat. According to BSF officials, the incident occurred during the night when a suspicious figure was observed moving toward the border fence after crossing over from Pakistan. Troops stationed at the site issued multiple verbal warnings and challenged the intruder, but the individual ignored all commands and continued to advance. “Seeing no other option, our personnel opened fire. The intruder was neutralised immediately,” a BSF spokesperson said.…

23 May

SGPC puts decision to display former PM Manmohan Singh’s portrait in Central Sikh Museum on hold

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Amritsar, May 23, 2025: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to temporarily defer the matter of displaying a portrait of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh in the Central Sikh Museum at the Golden Temple here. SGPC secretary Partap Singh on Friday said that a recent meeting of the SGPC's Executive Committee had approved the installation of late Manmohan Singh's portrait in the Central Sikh Museum. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami has, however, ordered the matter to be put on hold for the time being following objections raised by various groups, he said. The SGPC respects the sentiments…

23 May

On Day 83 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, Punjab Police Nab 161 Smugglers, Seize Heroin and Cash, Convince 80 Addicts to Seek Treatment

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Chandigarh, May 23: With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 83rd day, Punjab Police on Friday arrested 161 drug smugglers and recovered 6.2 kg heroin and Rs 76270 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 12,958 in just 83 days. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked…

23 May

AAP MLA Raman Arora Arrested in Corruption Case After Vigilance Raid in Jalandhar

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Jalandhar (National Times): In a major development that has shaken Punjab’s political landscape, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Raman Arora has been arrested by the state Vigilance Bureau on corruption charges following an early morning raid at his premises. Arora, the sitting MLA from Jalandhar Central, is accused of orchestrating a bribery racket involving the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. The arrest follows damning allegations that Arora used municipal officials to issue bogus notices to unsuspecting residents under false pretenses. According to investigators, the notices were then retracted after citizens paid bribes, with the MLA reportedly acting as both the architect and…

23 May

Punjab Refutes Haryana’s Claim on Full Water Share, Clarifies Real-Time BML Canal Data

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabBML Canal, Haryana water claim, Punjab-Haryana water dispute, water sharing

Chandigarh, May 23, 2025: In response to recent reports circulated by the Haryana government claiming it is receiving its full 10,300 cusecs share of water from the Bhakra Main Line (BML) Canal, the Punjab government has issued a press note calling the claims misleading and factually incorrect.Clarifying the actual status as of 12:00 noon on May 23, 2025, Punjab authorities stated that the total designed flow capacity of the BML Canal is 11,700 cusecs, but even that volume had not yet reached Punjab's territory. "The inflow is being increased gradually and has not stabilized at full capacity," the press note…

23 May

Gippy Grewal Flags Issues With Mahindra Scorpio-N, Complaints About Vehicle Faults and Dealership Conduct

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjabi star Gippy Grewal has taken to public forums to express his frustration over problems with two Mahindra Scorpio-N SUVs he purchased last December. In a strongly worded letter sent to Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, Grewal highlights ongoing technical faults with the vehicles and criticizes the service at Raj Vehicles dealership in Mohali. According to Grewal, both SUVs developed multiple issues right from their first use. Problems include flickering LED lights, glitches in the infotainment systems, intermittent digital dashboard failures, and a structural gap in the boot compartment, possibly pointing to manufacturing defects. Beyond the…

23 May

CM Mann-led Punjab Govt Cracks Down on Corruption, Raids AAP MLA Raman Arora in Jalandhar

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Jalandhar (National Times): In a dramatic and decisive step, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has carried out a corruption raid on its own legislator, Jalandhar (Central) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raman Arora, marking one of the most high-profile anti-corruption actions since the AAP came to power in the state. According to initial reports, Arora was allegedly involved in a racket where false notices were issued to residents of Jalandhar through the Municipal Corporation. These notices, often without any legitimate basis, created panic and distress among citizens. It is alleged that Arora then took money from…